Bitcoin Survey: 1 in 4 Bitcoin Users Defrauded by Exchanges
It is always interesting to learn about the Bitcoin community with a good 'ole survey every few months, and this Spring is no different. Bitcoin in Ireland is producing this global survey and intends to get feedback from over one thousand Bitcoin owners over the next couple of months. We have the preliminary results of a sample of about one hundred and fifty respondents so far. Bitcoin survey reveals information that reflects recent events. The largest percentage of respondents were from the United States, one of the top 2 global markets for Bitcoin owners. The age profile of the responses....
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